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as in to stash
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
stowed candy bars, which were forbidden at the summer camp, under a board in the cabin's floor
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Recent Examples of stow
In the rear are four seats that face each other that can also be stowed for extra cargo capacity, meaning the Custom 4×4 OC90 can carry up to six people in enough comfort for short distances.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025
Some viewers raised questions about whether devices that use heat or electrical components are allowed on commercial flights, as airlines typically expect passengers to keep personal items stowed and avoid bringing equipment that could disrupt the cabin.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 9 Dec. 2025
The battery is detachable and stows in a pocket, protecting it from damage when not in use.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2025
It can be carried on the trail or broken down and stowed in its canvas bag ($98).
—Outside, 3 Dec. 2025
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Rather than storing all of your cleaning supplies in one central cabinet, use a caddy to keep some cleaning supplies and tools in each bathroom.—
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Instead of storing the marbles from your childhood in a bin in your closet, put them in a jar on your bookshelf.—
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Best to keep backups of all of that data stashed, cached, and out of harm’s way—and space makes an ideal safe deposit box.—
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Various zippered pockets inside the front flap are great for stashing smaller essentials, and a front pocket can fit a 13-inch laptop.—
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The coils on the back of the refrigerator should be brushed or vacuumed to keep dust buildup from affecting its performance.—
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Comfort classics like the Hoka Women’s Bondi 9s and New Balance Women's Fresh Foam Arishi V4s will keep your feet cushioned, supported, and pain-free on long travel days.—
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This year Project Pan is reaching viral status on TikTok, with younger audiences—yes, even those Drunk Elephant–hoarding Sephora tweens—pledging to use up their products.—
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Court papers said Gerlach hoarded more than 100 sets of human remains in his home.—
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Points will accumulate for 10 straight races in the playoffs, so technically a driver could clinch a championship before the final race was ever run.—
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This friction causes the surface of the lens to accumulate and store a large amount of negative static electricity.—
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“Stow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stow. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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